as in distinguishing
to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiating
But to Payton, once that line is satisfied, grit is a differentiating factor.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Neither film nor actor seems concerned with differentiating between reality and fiction.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Lilium Jet Lilium focuses on regional air mobility rather than short-hop urban routes, differentiating itself from most air taxi competitors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Either way, each realizes the route to victory means differentiating herself from the other.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
In a statement to CNN, Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson appeared to justify Hegseth’s 2016 remarks while differentiating them from the Democrats’ video.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
All models in the new trio carry the 270th-anniversary emblem, differentiating them as having been produced in 2025.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2025
One key factor differentiating companies that do well at succession planning from those that do badly is the incumbent CEO’s willingness to engage in the task of picking someone to succeed them, another recent analysis of succession pitfalls found.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
What are some of its differentiating features?
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Neither film nor actor seems concerned with differentiating between reality and fiction.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Lilium Jet Lilium focuses on regional air mobility rather than short-hop urban routes, differentiating itself from most air taxi competitors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Either way, each realizes the route to victory means differentiating herself from the other.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
In a statement to CNN, Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson appeared to justify Hegseth’s 2016 remarks while differentiating them from the Democrats’ video.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
All models in the new trio carry the 270th-anniversary emblem, differentiating them as having been produced in 2025.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2025
One key factor differentiating companies that do well at succession planning from those that do badly is the incumbent CEO’s willingness to engage in the task of picking someone to succeed them, another recent analysis of succession pitfalls found.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
What are some of its differentiating features?
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiating
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By distinguishing between temporary and irreversible material changes, the new monitoring method provides a great basis for improving the tests.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Creating a dedicated deck for intimate meals—including formal five-course dinners prepared by the boat’s Ecuadorian chef with an all-inclusive wine and spirits menu—was central to distinguishing Hermes’s offering.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Fleming eventually left the agency and sued the city, accusing Lee of discriminating and retaliating against him for conducting investigations.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Their suit argues the ban violates the commerce clause of the Constitution by discriminating against out-of-state businesses to protect local agriculture.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Differentiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiating. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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